Pastor’s Pen Church Family, The Lord has spoken to us in very powerful language this Sunday. The book of Wisdom also tells us that we must put God first in our lives and let go of all that is not of the Lord. We hear also in the second reading of Paul’s letter to […]
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A Chance for Forgiveness
Pastor’s Pen Dear Church Family, The words of the Sacred Scripture that really impressed me was the last words of the gospel. “If you then, who are wicked know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” […]
EVER STUCK IN THE MUCK?
EVER STUCK IN THE MUCK? Dear Church Family, That story of Jeremiah in the first reading is about a successful prophet, who had kings listening to him and everything, but things totally turned around and they were trying to kill him because he gives a hard message. They throw him in a cistern which is […]
Our faith Journey
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris Homily: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our faith Journey Faith by definition is said to be “a supernatural gift of God that enables us to believe without doubting whatever God has revealed.” God’s revelation is found on the pages of the […]
Give us the Holy Spirit
Dear Church Family, The words of the Sacred Scripture that really impressed me was the last words of the gospel. “If you then, who are wicked know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Give us the […]
Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord
Pastor’s Pen – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Church Family, Didn’t we have a grand and glorious time celebrating our Church Anniversary last Sunday? God be praised and thanked for the many, many blessings He has showered upon all of us, his children, during these past 27 years. May He be pleased to […]
“They left everything and followed Him.”
Pastor’s Pen A Word from Fr. Chris “They left everything and followed Him.” (Luke 5-11) Last week we read that Jesus addressed His own people in the synagogue. They were pleased at the gracious words and power that came from His mouth. At the same time […]
Love endures all
Pastor’s Pen FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Dear Church Family, The reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, where love is described, is a passage often used at marriages. As you read that, especially the part that says, “Love is patient, love is kind, etc.”, say your own name, saying you are patient, […]
The Lord is king, and we are robed in majesty
Pastor’s Pen A WORD FROM FR. BOB Dear church family, We continue to rest in the spirit of thanksgiving with the sacred word for the feast of our Lord and Savior as Christ the King. All the Sundays of the church year culminate with this great Feast of Christ the King. We know that […]
Reflection
Pastor’s Pen A WORD FROM FR. BOB My wonderful church family, which I dearly love, and I have told you all that, There is nobody I would rather journey to the kingdom with other than with you, these last 26 years. So, your pastor, your spiritual leader, must go on retreat every year, usually […]